Tbilisi
Professional Qualification Awarded: Basic professional qualification in the repair of electrical and electronic systems of vehicles. Basic Vocational Qualification in Light Vehicle electric and electronic system repair
Program objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to provide training for repairers of electrical and electronic systems of vehicles for both the local and international labor markets.
Program volume and duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 79 credits
- Duration: 54 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 94 credits
- Duration: 67 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Basic general education
Employment opportunities: A repairer of electrical and electronic systems of a light motor vehicle can be employed in licensed service centers of automobile manufacturers, in state or private organizations operating in the field of vehicle service, and can also use the acquired knowledge and skills for self-employment.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 45.20.0 Motor vehicle service and repair.
- ISCO Code: 7231 - Motor vehicle mechanics and assemblers.
Program Manager: Valeri Jajanidze
Program Implementation Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava №68
Professional Qualification Awarded: Basic Professional Qualification in Vehicle Internal Combustion Engine Repair. Basic Vocational Qualification in Light vehicle internal combustion engine repair
Program Objective: The purpose of the vocational education program is to provide training for vehicle internal combustion engine repairers for both the local and international labor markets
Program Volume and Duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 56 credits
- Duration: 39 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 71 credits
- Duration: 52 weeks
Admission Prerequisite: Basic General Education
Employment opportunities: A Light motor vehile internal combustion engine repairer can find employment in licensed service centers of vehicle manufacturers, in state or private organizations operating in the field of vehicle servicing, and can also use the acquired knowledge and skills for self-employment.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 45.20.0 Technical service and repair of motor vehicles;
- ISCO Code: 7231 - Automobile mechanics and assemblers.
Program Manager: Valeri Jajanidze
Program implementation location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava №68
Professional Qualification Awarded: Basic Professional Qualification in Print Media Technologies. Basic Vocational Qualification in Print Media Technologies
Program Objective: The goal of the professional program is to prepare a qualified, practical, competitive specialist in the field of print media technologies who will be able to perform the main functions characteristic of the profession. In particular, the production of various printed products (magazines, letterheads, brochures, books, booklets, flyers, stickers, posters, labels, packaging materials, etc.) according to originals received from organizations (e.g., publishing houses).
Program volume and Duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 61 weeks
For non-Georgian speaking students:
- Volume: 105 credits
- Duration: 72 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Basic general education
Employment opportunities: A graduate can find employment as a binder, printer in various types of specialized enterprises: printing houses, advertising companies, publishing houses, magazine and newspaper editorial offices, design, scientific and educational institutions that publish various printed products. Self-employment is also possible.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 18.1; 18.11; 18.11.0; 18.12; 18.12.0; 18.13; 18.13.0; 18.14; 18.14.0
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) code: 4131
Program Director: Tea Baramashvili
Program Implementation Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava №68
Professional Qualification Awarded: Secondary Professional Qualification in Graphic Design. Secondary vocational qualification in graphic design.
Program Objective: The goal of the professional education program is to prepare competitive and highly qualified personnel in both the local and international markets.
Program volume and duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 88 credits
- Duration: 67 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 118 credits
- Duration: 89 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment opportunities: A graphic designer can be employed in the private or public sector in organizations working in the advertising, television and game production sectors, in creative agencies: as a graphic designer, logo designer, typography designer, publishing designer, website designer, layout designer, multimedia designer.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 74.10.0 Specialized design activities;
- ISCO Code: 2166 Graphic and multimedia designers.
Program Manager: Tea Baramashvili
Program Implementation Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava St. №68
Professional Qualification Awarded: Secondary Professional Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Electricity
Program objective: The program aims to provide competitive training in electrical engineering, to train qualified specialists in high voltage electrical engineering who own or operate substations and high voltage power lines, operate electricity transmission systems from the production site to the distribution system, and operate distribution systems (consisting of power lines, poles, meters, and cables) that deliver electricity received from the production site or from the transmission system to the end user.
Program volume and Duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 70 credits
- Duration: 49 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 100 credits
- Duration: 69 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment opportunities: A holder of a secondary vocational qualification can be employed in any organization that owns or operates substations and high-voltage power lines, he/she can operate electricity transmission systems from the production site to the distribution system, operate distribution systems (consisting of power lines, poles, meters and cables) that deliver electricity received from the production site or transmission system to the end user. Employment positions may include: Fitter; Fitter’s assistant and Electricity Transmission Systems Specialist.
- National Classification of Economic Activities Code: 35.
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Code: 7411; 7412; 7413
Program Manager: Natalia Kereselidze
Program Implementation Location: Tbilisi, Noe Ramishvili St. 12
Professional qualification awarded: Higher professional qualification in mechanics. Higher Vocational Qualification in Mechanics
Programme objective: The aim of the vocational education programme is to prepare a qualified specialist who, for the field of mechanics and metalworking; Vocational education program is to provide training for mechanical engineering technicians who participate in the design, manufacture, maintenance, service and repair of technical systems - machines, mechanical devices and mechanisms.
Program volume and duration.
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 80 weeks
For non-Georgian speaking students:
- Volume: 150 credits
- Duration: 100 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment opportunities: Holders of the highest professional qualification in mechanics can be employed in machine-building enterprises, as well as in enterprises in such sectors as: food industry, light industry, transport, metallurgy, chemical industry, mining and processing of minerals, agriculture and other sectors, in whose production processes machines and equipment are used. Also, a mechanical engineering technician has the opportunity for self-employment in the field of machine-building.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 25.62.0; 25.73; 25.9; 25.94.0; 25.99.0; 28.1; 28.11; 28.22; 28.24; 33.1
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Code: 7222; 7223; 7224
Program Manager: Nana Bakradze
Program Implementation Location: Tbilisi, Noe Ramishvili St. 12
Professional qualification awarded: Higher professional qualification in mechatronics. Higher Vocational Qualification in Mechatronics
Programme objective: The programme aims to train qualified specialists in mechatronics for planning, installation, programming, testing, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting and management of mechatronic systems and machinery of modern enterprises.
Programme volume and duration.
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 75 weeks
For non-Georgian speaking students:
- Volume: 150 credits
- Duration: 97 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment opportunities: The holder of the highest professional qualification in mechatronics will be able to find employment as a mechatronics technician in all fields and industries equipped with modern mechatronic systems, performing work on the control, planning, installation, programming, testing, commissioning, ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of mechatronic machines and equipment.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 35.
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Code: 7412
Program Head: Khatuni Amkoladze
Programme implementation location: Tbilisi, Noe Ramishvili St. №12
Professional qualification awarded: Higher Vocational Qualification in Customs Affairs. Higher Vocational Qualification in Customs Study
Program Objective: The vocational program aims to develop and implement a program that ensures the preparation of a competitive workforce for the customs sector. Specifically, the program is to prepare a customs specialist capable of performing tasks related to crossing the customs border, customs clearance of goods, customs supervision, implementation of customs control, as well as tasks related to customs representation. The program also aims to prepare highly qualified specialists who will perform their duties in compliance with professional ethics, labor, and safety standards. Graduates will be equipped with both professional and general (transferable) skills.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 93 credits
- Duration: 66 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 123 credits
- Duration: 88 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates with a higher vocational qualification in customs affairs may be employed in both the public sector (LEPL Revenue Service – Customs Department), as well as in the private sector (brokerage, consulting, trade, industrial, transportation, and logistics companies, diplomatic institutions, NGOs, customs warehouses, and terminals). In the public sector, they may work as customs officers at border crossing points or customs clearance offices. In the private sector, they may work as customs brokers, customs declarants, or customs clearance specialists. These functions may also overlap with logistics specialist positions or customs terminal service roles. For career advancement, graduates may continue their studies at higher levels in business and administration fields.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 52.29.1; 84.11
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) code: 3351
Program Head: Nino Topuria
Programme implementation location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Higher Vocational Qualification in Electronic Equipment Operation. Higher Vocational Qualification in Electronic Equipment Exploitation
Program Objective: The program aims to prepare a competitive industrial automation specialist capable of planning and installing automated industrial systems, designing machinery, programming and configuring parameters, testing and commissioning systems, as well as performing operation, diagnostics, and maintenance.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 78 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 150 credits
- Duration: 97 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may be employed in automated production facilities such as food and beverage manufacturing industries, including: Meat and fish processing plants; Juice, concentrate, and canned product manufacturing; Brewing and production of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and mineral beverages; Dairy production facilities; Bakery, confectionery, and pasta production; Oil, essential oils, and spice production; Citrus and medicinal plant processing plants; Animal feed production facilities. They may also work in metallurgical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 33.20.0
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) code: 7421; 8212
Program Head: Lasha Iashvili
Programme implementation location: Tbilisi, Noe Ramishvili Street №12
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Railway Transportation. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Railway freight
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to develop and implement a program that prepares a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 72 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 96 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: A railway transportation specialist may be employed at railway station facilities (office and/or outdoor environments) and in industrial organizations that have railway access, such as ports, factories, and plants.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 49.10.0 – Interurban passenger rail transport; 49.20.0 – Rail freight transport; 49.31.0 – Urban and suburban land passenger transport; 52.21.0 – Service activities incidental to land transport; 52.24.0 – Loading and unloading of cargo; 52.29.0 – Other transportation support activities
- ISCO Codes: 1324 – Supply, distribution, and related managers; 4323 – Transport specialists; 8312 – Railway brake operators, signalers, and shunters
Program Head: Megi Paturashvili
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Freight Forwarding
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to prepare a competitive workforce for the freight transportation sector. Graduates will be able to complete transport documentation; plan cargo transportation; identify different types of transport and select the appropriate one; work effectively in teams; supervise, monitor, and evaluate transportation processes; process orders; and organize loading and unloading operations. They will perform their duties in compliance with professional ethics, labor, and safety standards. In addition, graduates will be equipped with both professional and general (transferable) skills.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 64 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 86 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may be employed in freight forwarding and transport-logistics companies, customs and transport service enterprises, transport-logistics associations, shipping and forwarding companies, trade and logistics complexes, procurement and intermediary firms, large distribution companies of finished products, logistics and distribution centers, customs terminal complexes, and brokerage firms.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 49.41.0 – Freight transport by road; 49.42.0 – Moving services; 51.21.0 – Air freight transport
- ISCO Code: 4323 – Transport Clerks
Program Head: Natia Butkhuzi
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Warehouse Operations. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Warehousing
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to prepare a competitive workforce for warehouse operations. Graduates will be able to work in teams; read and complete warehouse documentation; receive goods into storage; store goods properly; issue goods from the warehouse; maintain inventory records and control stock levels; and organize loading and unloading processes. They will carry out their duties in compliance with professional ethics, labor, and safety standards. Additionally, graduates will possess both professional and general (transferable) skills.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 66 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 89 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may be employed in terminals (customs, commercial, public-use, automotive, container, port, railway, and air), supermarkets, refrigerated warehouses, and companies that operate their own storage facilities. Possible positions include dispatcher, inventory clerk, warehouse worker, warehouse operator, or cargo handler.
- National classifier of economic activities code: 41.0 – Freight transport by road; 49.42.0 – Moving services; 51.21.0 – Air freight transport
- ISCO Code: 4321 – Receivers and issuers of goods in warehouses.
Program Head: Natia Butkhuzi
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Artistic Wood Processing. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Wood Artistic Processing
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program in artistic wood processing is to prepare a qualified specialist who is capable of selecting the appropriate machinery, tools, and materials required for artistic woodwork; creating sketches and technical drawings; designing wooden furniture using computer graphic software; performing artistic wood carving based on sketches; producing wooden furniture and decorative items in compliance with safety standards; and restoring damaged wooden furniture.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 86 credits
- Duration: 58 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 116 credits
- Duration: 80 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may be employed in furniture manufacturing enterprises, artistic and decorative woodwork studios, workshops producing wooden household items and interior accessories, wickerwork workshops, or may be self-employed/individual entrepreneurs.
- National classifier of types of economic activity code: 16.29.0 – Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw, and plaiting materials; 31.01.0 – Manufacture of office and shop furniture; 31.02.0 – Manufacture of kitchen furniture; 31.09.0 – Manufacture of other furniture
- ISCO Codes: 7317 – Handicraft workers in wood, basketry, and related materials; 7522 – Cabinet-makers and related workers
Program Head: Ramazi Tkemaladze
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems Service. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Heating, Air conditioning and Refrigeration (HACR) Service
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to develop and implement a program that prepares a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 60 credits
- Duration: 45 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 67 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: After obtaining the state certificate for servicing refrigeration equipment (refrigerant-based systems), graduates may be employed as technicians responsible for servicing and supervising refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems in:
- Multi-profile enterprises;
- Mono-profile enterprises;
- Self-employment in the civil sector;
- Retail and distribution facilities of relevant equipment;
- Governmental and non-governmental organizations
- National classifier of economic activity code: 43.22.00 – Installation of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems; 35.30.0 – Steam and air conditioning supply
- ISCO Code: 7127 – Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics
Program Head: Sulkhan Suladze
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Leather Goods Production. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Production of Leather products
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to develop and implement a program that prepares a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 78 credits
- Duration: 49 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 108 credits
- Duration: 71 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates in leather goods production may be employed in large, medium, or small enterprises, fashion ateliers, or may establish their own workshop and work on private/custom orders.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 13.99.0 – Manufacture of other textiles n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified)
- ISCO Code: 7536 – Shoemakers and related workers
Program Head: Lela Gergeshelidze
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Fashion Technology and Design
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to prepare competitive and highly qualified specialists for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 67 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 88 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: A fashion technologist-designer may be employed in fashion design companies, sewing/manufacturing enterprises of various sizes, or may be self-employed (custom tailoring, individual entrepreneurship, or small/private business).
- National classifier of economic activity code: 13.10.0 – Preparation and spinning of textile fibers; 14.13.0 – Manufacture of other outerwear
- ISCO Codes: 7531 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers, and hatters; 7532 – Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters; 7533 – Sewing, embroidery, and related workers; 7543 – Product graders and testers (except food and beverages); 8153 – Sewing machine operators
Program Head: Lia Lursmanashvili
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Basic Vocational Qualification in Electrical Work. Basic Vocational Qualification in Electricity
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to prepare a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 66 credits
- Duration: 45 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 81 credits
- Duration: 55 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full basic general education
Employment Opportunities: An electrician may be employed in any organization responsible for electrical equipment maintenance, including positions such as installation electrician, building electrician, distribution network electrician, electromechanic, street lighting and electrical signaling technician, and electrician at power generation facilities.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 35.12.0 – Transmission of electricity; 35.13.0 – Distribution of electricity
- ISCO Codes: 7411 – Electricians; 7412 – Electrical and Mechanical Engineers; 7413 – Electrical line installers and repairers (fitter)
Program Head: Natalia Kereselidze
Program Location: Tbilisi, Noe Ramishvili Street №12
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Event Management
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational program is to prepare event management specialists for the local labor market. Within their competence, graduates will be able to plan, coordinate, and organize various types of events. Specifically, specialists will be able to develop event concepts, coordinate and plan activities, prepare business proposals, manage finances, process orders, work in teams, communicate with stakeholders, ensure technical setup, and monitor safety measures. Graduates will be equipped with both professional and general (transferable) skills and will perform their duties in accordance with professional ethics, labor, and safety standards.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 61 credits
- Duration: 40 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 91 credits
- Duration: 62 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: Graduates may work as wedding planners, conference and event organizers in public and private sectors, including governmental institutions, event centers, tourism companies, cultural and sports associations, and federations. They may also be self-employed.
- National Classifier of Economic Activities Code: 82.3; 82.30; 82.30.0
- International Classification of Occupations (ISCO) code: 3341
Program Head: Mzia Milashvili
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Construction Materials Quality Control. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Quality control of building materials
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to develop and implement a program that prepares a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 90 credits
- Duration: 70 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 120 credits
- Duration: 92 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: A construction materials quality control specialist may be employed in civil, industrial, and hydraulic engineering construction projects. They may be self-employed or work in various construction and renovation companies, as well as in public or private institutions involved in building and road construction, reconstruction, reinforcement, and rehabilitation. Graduates may also work in construction materials laboratories. The job may involve working in different climatic conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including at heights.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 41.20.0 – Construction of residential and non-residential buildings
- ISCO Code: 3112 – Civil engineering technicians
Program Head: Dali Gotsadze
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68
Professional qualification awarded: Secondary Vocational Qualification in Computer Networks and Systems. Secondary Vocational Qualification in Computer Network and Systems
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to prepare a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 87 credits
- Duration: 64 academic weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 117 credits
- Duration: 85 academic weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: A computer networks and systems specialist may be employed in small and medium-sized organizations with network and server infrastructure, organizations using IT services, telecommunications companies, network-based organizations with multiple branches or facilities, data management agencies, and large enterprises as a junior network and systems administrator.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 62.03.0 – Computer facilities management activities
- ISCO Code: 3513 – Computer network and systems technicians
Program Head: Vano Otkhozoria
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №77
Awarded Qualification: Secondary Vocational Qualification in International Road Transport
Program Objective: The objective of the vocational education program is to develop and implement a program that prepares a competitive workforce for both local and international labor markets.
Program Volume and Duration:
For Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 85 credits
- Duration: 61 weeks
For non-Georgian-speaking students:
- Volume: 115 credits
- Duration: 84 weeks
Admission prerequisite: Full general education
Employment Opportunities: An international road transport specialist may be employed in local and international road transport companies, logistics companies, and freight forwarding enterprises.
- National classifier of economic activity code: 49.41.0 – Freight transport by road; 49.42.0 – Moving services
- ISCO Code: 8332 – Heavy truck and lorry drivers
Program Head: Elizbar Darchiashvili
Program Location: Tbilisi, M. Kostava Street №68